transformers

noun

plural of transformer
as in converters

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  1. engines
  2. machines
  3. motors
Noun
  • Marine engines operate under sustained high RPM and are exposed to moisture, which requires additional protection against wear and corrosion.
    — John Paul Senior Manager Public Affairs And Traffic Safety Aaa Northeast, Hartford Courant, 11 July 2026
  • As for grunt, the GTX90 is fitted with two MAN V-12 engines delivering 2,200 hp each for a top speed of 35 knots and a range of 300 nautical miles at a cruising speed of 30 knots.
    — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 10 July 2026
Definition of engines
Noun
  • Despite its lack of cutting-edge lithography machines, the incredible imbalance between supply and demand was enough to prompt it to enter the space.
    — Jon Martindale, PC Magazine, 16 July 2026
  • While the machines look similar, the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act classifies them differently.
    — Tiffani Jackson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 July 2026
Definition of machines
Noun
  • While motors are normally prohibited in the wilderness, towboats have been used to reach evacuation points.
    — Kris Millgate, Outdoor Life, 16 July 2026
  • Also optional is the near-magical Active Ride suspension, which combines hydraulic dampers and electric motors to control unwanted body motions to an astounding degree.
    — Lawrence Ulrich, Robb Report, 15 July 2026
Definition of motors
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